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Dr. Nicholas Slimack, MD

Dr. Nicholas Slimack, MD

Neurosurgery*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Nicholas Slimack, MD is a neurosurgeon in Santa Maria, CA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine in 2005. He is affiliated with medical facilities Dignity Health-Arroyo Grande Community Hospital and Marian Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 22 reviews 4 Star Rating (22 reviews)

Locations

Santa Maria Specialty Health Center

Santa Maria Specialty Health Center300 S Stratford Ave Santa Maria, CA 93454
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(805) 212-1043

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Slimack is affiliated with Marian Regional Medical Center Santa Maria, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for neurosurgery.

Dr. Slimack is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Slimack specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Clean HospitalPatients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. See hospitals
  • TrustworthyPatients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews

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Dr. Slimack's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Slimack

4.0

22 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 Star
64%
64%
4 Star
9%
9%
3 Star
9%
9%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
18%
18%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
The Marin Family – Jan 20, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Maria Tachiquin – Nov 04, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
TLC – Jul 27, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Cheryl – Mar 09, 2023
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Andreanna Yanez-Vierra – Jul 07, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Lompoc, CA – Jul 26, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
10 people found this helpful
Helpful
Shauna Durrwachter in Santa Maria – May 02, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
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James in Morro Bay CA – Aug 05, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
11 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sherry H in Santa Maria ca93455 – Apr 12, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
24 people found this helpful
Helpful
Rick in San Luis Obispo, CA – Dec 19, 2015
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biography

Dr. Nicholas Slimack, MD is a neurosurgeon in Santa Maria, CA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine in 2005. He is affiliated with medical facilities Dignity...read more
  • Neurosurgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Northwestern

    Residency Hospital, 2012
  • Cedar-sinai

    Fellowship Hospital, 2011
  • Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine

    Internship Hospital, 2006
  • Loyola University Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2005
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
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Dr. Slimack is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Dignity Health-Arroyo Grande Community Hospital

      345 S Halcyon Rd
      Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
      Recipient of 4
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery

      Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ (2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery

      View all awards
    • Marian Regional Medical Center

      1400 E Church St
      Santa Maria, CA 93454
      Recipient of 4
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ (2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      89%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      5% higher than the national average

      74%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      2% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality